Controversial Autism Researcher Dr. Andrew Wakefield Slated for Interview With ACT Today!

Aug. 13, 2012 - PRLog -- ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to care and treatment to children with autism, announced today that executive director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson will interview Dr. Andrew Wakefield on Everyday Autism Miracles with Shannon Penrod on August 13th at 4 pm (PST). Listeners can hear the live interview at  http://www.toginet.com/shows/everydayautismmiracles.

Dr. Andrew Wakefield, perhaps the most controversial figure in the autism world, will be the solo guest for the hour-long program. The British gastroenterologist published a study that showed possible links between childhood vaccines, intestinal inflammation and neurologic injury in children that sent shock waves through the international medical community. Dr. Wakefiled lost his job at London's Royal Fee Hospital, his country of birth, his career and his medical liscense. Join Alspaugh-Jackson, guest hosting for Shannon Penrod, as she hears Dr. Wakefield's side of the story, and find out how he continues to fight for his reputation and search for answers on causation for the international autism epidemic.

Viewers can call in live at 877-864-4869.

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Everyday Autism Miracles with Shannon Penrod. Life after an Autism Spectrum diagnosis doesn't have to be difficult; it can be joyful, happy and filled with hope. Join Shannon Penrod, author, speaker, coach and mom of a young son recovering from Autism for this inspirational hour of hope. Hear stories from real parents whose children have made miraculous strides. Get the inside dish on therapies, treatments, supplements and how to get funding to help you afford them. Miracles abound in the autism community. Tune into Everyday Autism Miracles to listen, share, laugh and surround yourself with hope.